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Rose

Booked by 1 repeat family

2 reviewsChicago$12 per hour for 1 child

"Hi!
My name is Rose, I am 21 years old. Looking to work as a babysitter/nanny for the next couple of years. I am okay working around Wicker Park, Bucktown, Lakeview, Lincoln Park, West Town, South L..." Sign Up to See Full Profile

Amy

Booked by 2 repeat families

7 reviewsBuffalo Grove$15 per hour for 1 child

"I'm a state certified special ed teacher, with a second Bachelor's in Child Psychology. I've been teaching almost 15 years, and can't imagine ever doing anything else. I have one younger brother, who ..." Sign Up to See Full Profile

Anisa

Booked by 1 repeat family

2 reviewsOak Park$11 per hour for 1 child

"I am a mother of 2, ages 14 and 16 and have a degree in early childhood education with an emphasis on elementary ages. I was a nanny and babysitter for 10 years while my children were young and I lov..." Sign Up to See Full Profile

Ketty

Booked by 8 repeat families

7 reviewsChicago$14 per hour for 1 child

"Hello! My name is Ketty and I am 27 years old. I am a middle school math teacher looking to babysit on weeknights and any time on the weekends. I am also available on Holiday breaks and during the ..." Sign Up to See Full Profile

Kirby

Booked by 15 repeat families

17 reviewsChicago$13 per hour for 1 child

"Hello, my name is Kirby and I'm an actress/comedienne/new mom living in Hermosa with my very hairy husband, Joshua, dog, Jack and cat, Joan Clawford. I love working with kids and have been nannying o..." Sign Up to See Full Profile

Kirsten

Booked by 2 repeat families

3 reviewsArlington Heights$20 per hour for 1 child

"Hello! My name is Kirsten and I've been all over the world and experienced many exciting adventures. I'd love to talk with you about those and hear about yours!
I have 6 years of professional full-ti..." Sign Up to See Full Profile

Jamie

Booked by 4 repeat families

3 reviewsChicago$15 per hour for 1 child

"Hello! My name is Jamie and I am an elementary school teacher with many years of babysitting experience! I am nurturing, responsible, and fun! I am excited to babysit your children!" Sign Up to See Full Profile

Mandy

Booked by 4 repeat families

4 reviewsChicago$15 per hour for 1 child

"Hi There!
Pleased to meet you and thanks for checking out my profile!
I adore people and kids. If I had the time and money, I would have 12 kids of my own :)
I am a trustworthy, hard working, creat..." Sign Up to See Full Profile

Kathleen

Booked by 18 repeat families

17 reviewsChicago$15 per hour for 1 child

"During the day, I work for a non-profit in Chicago, but I enjoy working in child care in my spare time because it keeps my imagination alive. I am fluent in Spanish, I've worked with children of all a..." Sign Up to See Full Profile

Cara

Booked by 5 repeat families

4 reviewsWinnetka$10 per hour for 1 child

"Hello! My name is Cara and I just graduated from North Shore Country Day. Next year I will go to Scripps College which is a small school in California to study psychology. My interests are art, tennis..." Sign Up to See Full Profile

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